About the Shed
An affiliate of the Australian Men's Shed Association and the Victorian Men's Shed Association, the Sunraysia Men's Shed caters to men of all ages in Sunraysia. The shed commenced operations in April 2013, with the first order of business being the interior design and construction of the shed. The main shed comprises of an automotive workshop, woodworking, metalwork, a craft area, and paint shop. In an attached annex, there is a library, computer room, kitchen, administration area, and display area. Also, three containers have been added as extra materials storage and work areas.
The shed welcomes all men of Sunraysia and visiting travellers, who seek companionship and a chance to work on their equipment.
The shed was officially opened by the then Mayor of Mildura Rural City Council Cr Glenn Milne, on the 4th of May 2013.
The shed is open for sessions from 9:00AM to Noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. There are currently around 50 regular attendees.
Residents and visitors of Mildura are welcome to come along and join in the activities, meet the members, and have a cup of tea or coffee. Local and visiting Veterans are particularly welcome.
Location
Address
453 Benetook Ave, Mildura VIC 3500, Australia
Phone
0475 269 561 or 0475 233 393ABN
46373694946
Operating Hours
Tuesday: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am to 2:30pm
Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday: : 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Shed Activities
Woodwork/Carpentry
A suite of professional woodworking tools is available for use by experienced and qualified members. Qualification checks and supervision for this equipment are provided in-house, with formal training available. Activities range from building new items, wood turning and restorative work on varied items.
Metalwork
Welding equipment and metal lathes are available for specialist tasks. Experienced engineers and tradesmen are on hand to assist and provide supervision where required. Activities range from heavy metal work including welding (MIG, TIG & Arc) to light metal work including cutting, folding welding/soldering.
Craft/Toy Making
An area has been set aside for craft and smaller projects, along with workbenches for larger tasks, wood lathe, and finishing. Some examples include furniture restoration, toy making, Christmas tree and ornamentation to mention just a few.
Community Support
Members of the shed are involved in many community support activities, helping local residents resettle their lives following loss or forced moves. We also provide BBQ facilities supporting charities and local sporting events. Assisting MRCC, local schools, dementia group,, etc.
Weekly Barbecue
Held outside Coles Supermarket (15th St.) each Sunday (weather permitting) mainly as a fundraiser but also to provide a service to community. Please support the shed by buying a sausage/Onions (or more if you wish).
Priced at $2.50, a real bargain. Cash or eftpos welcome.
CNC Router/Laser Engraver Machine
A computerised machine capable of routing multiple items of the same design in multiple numbers of laser cutting/engraving. Examples include memorial crosses for RSL.’ Christmas trees for MRCC for decoration by children, etc.
Membership Details
Membership of Sunraysia Men’s Shed is taken for the financial year beginning 1st July each year.
The cost for Annual Membership is currently set at $60.00. This charge comprises:
i) Annual Membership ($30) &
ii) Insurance Levy ($30)
It is highly recommended to visit the shed for a tour and to ask questions. This can be done by attending shed during normal operating hours, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 9am to 12noon.
Please download a copy of the application form, complete and submit to the shed committee.
CTRL+Click on link to locate Application
COMMITTEE
The current Committee Members for 2025 - 2026.
Paul Hodgson
President
Glenn Butterworth
Secretary/Treasurer
Bob Hayes
Shed Manager
Barry Hensgen
Assistant Secretary
Phil Carr
Committee Member
Kevin Wager
Committee Member
Steven Wait
Committee Member
Norm Mitchell
Committee Member
Annual General Meeting
The annual General Meeting (AGM) is held on the last Tuesday of September each year. Attendance of Members is required.
2026 AGM – to be held on Tuesday, September 29th at 10:30am.
Executive Committee Members to be elected (President, Vice-President, Secretary & Treasurer)
Up to six (6) ordinary committee members to be elected or co-opted.
Reports (President, Secretary & Treasurer) to be presented.
Notices of Motion and any General Business to be dealt with.
Forms Available (with link): AGM 2026 - Google Drive
i. Notice of Meeting:
ii. Nomination of Proxy:
iii. Notice of Motion:
iv. Nomination for Committee positions:
v. Minutes of 2025 AGM:
vi. Committee General Duties Information
vii. Timetable for AGM 2026
Minutes of Ordinary Meetings
Your access to the minutes of ordinary committee meetings since 2022.
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